Posts by Carl Greer
Tidying Up Your Bucket List
Many people have a bucket list, a list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life. Is it possible that it’s time to tidy up your bucket list because it no longer reflects your values and deepest desires? When you read your bucket list, you might feel inadequate or embarrassed because…
Read MoreWhat Roles Do You Play in the Story of Your Life?
We all have a story about who we are and why we experience what we do. What is your story? What roles do you play in the story of your life? Are you the wounded healer? Are you always the bridesmaid, never the bride? Maybe your story is called “I can’t trust myself so I’m…
Read MoreRewrite the Story That Has Held You Back
What’s your story? Is it working for you? Some people would say their story is “I guess I wasn’t born under a lucky star†or perhaps “I’m a drama queen!†and might not realize that they believe this story so thoroughly that it’s holding them back from achieving their goals. Others will say, “I’m doing…
Read MoreThe Suddenlies That Change Your Life
I have often led workshops for people who want to learn techniques for gaining insights and momentum that will help them transform their lives in some way. Some hope to adopt new health habits and experience better health as a result. Others seek new ways of looking at themselves and their potential to change the…
Read MoreEngage Nature’s Healing Energies
When we get in touch with nature, we may find that we feel a deep sense of calm and well-being. Research has confirmed what many people have observed: nature has healing energies. Do you enjoy being in the woods? Studies show we can experience health and psychological benefits if we spend time in such places…
Read MoreThe Last Moment
The last moment before the sun sets. The last moment before a seed leaves the dandelion, taken away on the wind. The last moment before you open your eyes in the morning. Every day is filled with last moments, some of which we’re aware of, some of which pass without our notice. Similar moments may…
Read MoreOne Healthy Change Leads to Another
Are you resisting a change you know you should make? Making changes in one area of your life might help you notice where else you need to make them. Often, one healthy change leads to another because you create momentum and develop confidence. As you start to exercise more, you might start to catch yourself…
Read MoreWhen Hidden Fear Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Story
Your biggest stumbling block to personal transformation might be fear—and that fear might be hidden in your unconscious. Even if you are able to look boldly at your story of who you are, what happened to you, and how you came to be where you are now, even if you’re sure you want to make…
Read MoreStalled Out on the Way to Your Goal?
Facing the possibility of failure can be daunting. Too often, our default is to cling to the familiar even if we’re dissatisfied with our current situation. Pessimism about possibilities offers some comfort, which is why we can find ourselves thinking, “I have to accept that I’m destined to be stuck in a low-paying job†or…
Read MoreThe Mysterious Beauty of a Synchronicity
My friend was walking in the woods thinking about his father, who had recently died, when a huge buck emerged from the trees and stepped onto the path in front of him. It looked directly into his eyes, and my friend paused to take in the mysterious beauty of the deer’s appearance. Then the buck…
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